Centre approves Baramulla-Kupwara rail link
Project prioritized for implementation: NITI Aayog conveys to JK Chief Secretary
Jammu: In a significant initiative to expand connectivity in J&K, the Government of India has approved extension of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link upto Kupwara in north Kashmir. “I am glad to inform you that Railways has prioritized the extension of rail link from Baramulla to Kupwara and has sanctioned an updated survey for the new link,” […]
Panchayat Polls: Valley records 33.7 per cent voting, overall turnout 71. 1 per cent in Phase-V
Jammu: In the Phase-V of Panchayat Polls held today, overall poll percentage of 71.1% was witnessed across the State. According to the Chief Electoral Officer J&K, Shaleen Kabra, an overwhelming 85.2% polling was witnessed in Jammu division and 33.7% in Kashmir division. Giving district-wise details, Kabra said that Kupwara witnessed 42.5% polling, Bandipora 34.6%, Baramulla […]
Two Hizbul militants killed in Khrew
Srinagar: Police on Thursday said that two Hizbul militants were killed in a pre dawn encounter in Khrew area of south Kashmir. A police spokesman said that two militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen outfit were killed in a gunfight with the government forces in Khrew area of Awantipora. He said that a cordon and search operation was […]
Sopore family claims second militant killed in Budgam as their son
Srinagar: After yesterday’s gunfight at Chatergam area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district in which two militants were killed including Let commander Naveed Jatt, a Sopore family has come forward claiming the second militant as their son. Reports said that the second slain militant has been identified by Sopore Family. He has been identified as Mehraj […]
Kashmir the only issue between India and Pakistan: Imran Khan
Kartarpur: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that Kashmir was the only issue between India and Pakistan. “The only issue between us is Kashmir, all it needs is just two capable leaderships to resolve this issue. Just imagine the potential we have if our relationships get strong,” said Khan, while laying the foundation […]
Why can’t pellet guns be banned
The youngest pellet victim, 19 month old Hiba from south Kashmir has once again brought focus on the use of deadly pellet guns for crowd control practices. Hiba, the innocent kid was fired at by forces and as pellets hit her soft eyes she is on the verge of losing sight in one of her […]
Imran Khan’s Kashmir reference ‘upsets’ India, terms it regrettable
New Delhi: India on Wednesday termed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s reference to Kashmir during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kartarpur corridor “deeply regrettable” and said he chose to politicise a pious moment. The Ministry of External Affairs said Jammu and Kashmir was an “integral and inalienable” part of India. “It is deeply regrettable that […]